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Clare, MI 48617
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Clare track opens season with tri-meet win
By Grace Davis Sports Writer The Clare Track and Field team is off to a great start for the season. Both girls and boys finished first on Saturday against Beal City, Coleman, and Farwell. Despite the chilly afternoon, the athletes…
McBain girls second
By John Raffel Correspondent MCBAIN – McBain’s girls track team was second in an eight-team Gladwin Frozen Feet meet on Wednesday. The McBain boys were fourth. For the boys, Ben Rodenbaugh was first in the high jump (6-2). Adam Koetje…
Mike’s Musings: A new found admiration for those who endure pain
As I sit here with a walker at my side, I have gained a newfound affinity for those that must endure ailments and pain. You see I’ve been very healthy all my life, and never have had surgery. I didn’t…
Public Notice – State-owned oil and gas rights to be offered for lease auction
On Tuesday, May 2, 2023, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will offer, at an online bid public auction, approximately 77,000 acres of state-owned oil and gas lease rights throughout Arenac, Clare, Crawford, Gladwin, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Manistee, Mason, Midland,…
M-115 Rollover injures 3
By Pat MaurerCorrespondentA one-vehicle rollover crash Monday afternoon sent three women to the hospital with injuries.According to the Clare County Undersheriff Dwayne Miedzianowski, the call came in at 4:30 pm April 3rd and deputies arrived at the scene just seven…
Free Paula Pirnstill Memorial Health and Safety Fair next weekend
AeroMed on display at the 2016 Health and Safety Fair Fun and safety lessons are a big part of the Health and Safety Fair for youngsters. A free healthy brown bag lunch is provided as part of the Health and…
Eggstravaganzas tomorrow in Clare, Farwell
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Sunday is Easter, a Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus and the “rebirth” of spring.The exact origins of the Easter bunny, however, are clouded in mystery. One theory is that the rabbit symbol symbolizes fertility.Then why…
Obituary: Kathy Ann Kern
Kathy Ann Kern – Age 63 of Lake passed away at her home under hospice care on Monday, April 3, 2023. Kathy was born to parents Ted Leo and Miriam Elizabeth (Babcock) Hooks in Waterford Twp. on December 10, 1959.…
Obituary: Shirley Nadine Kinsey
Shirley Nadine Kinsey – Age 89 of Rapid City, passed away on hospice at the family’s cabin surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Shirley was born to parents Harman Alfred and Edith Blanch (Webster) Shear on…
Obituary: Rilla L. Seibt
Rilla L. Seibt, age 87 of Farwell, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Pioneer Golden Estate in Clare. Rilla was born the daughter of the late Emma Turner on April 27, 1935 in Gladwin. She was united in marriage to Duane…
Obituary: Tex Marland Lavoye
Tex Marland LaVoye age 86 of Clare, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Tex was born June 7, 1936, in Clare, Michigan the youngest of ten children to Lewis and Mabel (Sieting) LaVoye. Tex resided in…
Postcard from the Pines: Born in Mrs. Little’s House
Our photo this week is an oldie, and so we apologize for the quality. This is from a glass negative photo taken in 1908. The large house on the right is the Carrow/Mrs. Little’s Maternity/Fosnaught-Holdship Funeral Home. The next is…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Spring is here, watch for Summer – it’s coming
It seems like this spring has been unusually chilly, but in looking back through past year’s columns, it actually was pretty typical weather for March, but other than a “spritz” of snow and some windy weather, March kinda went out…
Farwell girls take two wins from Tawas in season opener
By Grace DavisSports Writer Farwell Varsity Softball kicked off their season Tuesday night on their home field with a double header. The Tawas Braves made the trip down to play in 31 degree weather with a windchill of 20 degrees.Despite…
Haverkamp reflects on his season for McBain
By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – McBain’s Evan Haverkamp’s junior season for the McBain Ramblers was an excellent one this year.Haverkamp averaged 18.2 points, 10.4 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game. He led McBain to Highland Conference and district titles.It was…
Faces in the Crowd: Arend Scott
Beverages, basketball, and a big, beautiful family.That pretty much sums up the life of 1990 Marion grad, Arend Scott.The son of Ray and Paula Scott, Arend grew up doing what many Marion kids do. Riding bikes, playing sports, spending most…
Commissioners approve proposal on EMS station
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Osceola County Board of Commissioners at its Tuesday meeting, voted to approve the proposal from Kram Construction and Design for the EMS Station in Evart for a cost of $58,600.The board voted to approve…
Commissioners approve COA building proposal
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Osceola County Board of Commissioners, at its meeting on Tuesday, voted to approve a request for proposal for a Commercial Kitchen at the Commission on Aging building in Hersey and to have results reviewed…
Mike’s Musings: Conducting business while under the knife- that was my week
For many last week was spring vacation, a time to take a trip or just enjoy family. For me it was a whirlwind of activity I will never forget.I underwent surgery on Wednesday, as the result of falling off my…
Clare and Farwell Eggstravaganzas April 8th
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Youngsters from Clare, Farwell and the surrounding areas are in for a treat next weekend. On Saturday, April 8th, both communities will be holding their annual Easter Egg events to celebrate the Easter Holiday.Beginning with registration from…
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